Posted: April 12th, 2015

autobiography

Autobiography

The autobiography is an opportunity for students to consider how particular people and events in their lives have had an impact on the development of their values and perceptions of leadership. Each student will reflect on his/her life history and experiences and then write a paper that provides an analysis and reflection on how various factors have shaped the person he/she has become today.

To complete the assignment:

1. Reflect on how you have become who you are.
2. Then compose a brief but well-organized autobiography (at least 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, and regular 1” margins). I am not looking for a chronological history of your life, but rather an analytical and reflective review of the influences and factors that have shaped who you are today.

Please be sure to at least answer the following questions: How do you understand leadership? Do you consider yourself a leader, why or why not?

Some other questions to consider exploring include: What is your family history? What are your family traditions and customs? How have these factors influenced your life and perceptions of leadership? Who and what experiences have influenced your values and philosophies? How have mentors and critical incidents in your life transformed you?

Outside sources are not required; however, if you intend on citing outside sources, you must include a reference page that includes all sources cited in an approved style format. Papers should be well organized and use proper grammar and spelling.

5 points total

Content and focus – 3

Grammar and Spelling – 1

Flow and organization – 1